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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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