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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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