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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines 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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