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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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