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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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