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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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