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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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