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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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