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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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