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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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