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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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