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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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