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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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