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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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