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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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