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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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