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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major 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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