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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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