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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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