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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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