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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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