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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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