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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers 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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