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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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