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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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