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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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