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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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