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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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