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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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