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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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