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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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