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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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