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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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