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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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