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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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