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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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