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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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