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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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