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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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