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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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