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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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