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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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