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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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