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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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