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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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