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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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