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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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