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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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