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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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