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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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