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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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