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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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