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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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