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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online 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 organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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