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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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