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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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