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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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