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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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