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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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