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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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