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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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