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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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