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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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