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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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