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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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