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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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