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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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