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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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