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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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