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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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