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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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