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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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