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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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