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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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