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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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