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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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