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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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