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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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