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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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