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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers 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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