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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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