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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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