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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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