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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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