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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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