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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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