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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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