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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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