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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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