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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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