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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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