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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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