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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major 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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