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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the major 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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