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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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