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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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