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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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