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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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