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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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