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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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