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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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