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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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