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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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