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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important 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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