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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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