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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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