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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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