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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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