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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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