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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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