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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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