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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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