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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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