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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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