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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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