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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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