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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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