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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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