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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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