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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major 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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