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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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