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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major 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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