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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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