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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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