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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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