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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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