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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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