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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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