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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different 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 we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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