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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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