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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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