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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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