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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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