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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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