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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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