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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC 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 institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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