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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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