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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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