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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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