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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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