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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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