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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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