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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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