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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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