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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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