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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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