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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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