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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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