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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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