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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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