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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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