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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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