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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly 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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