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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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