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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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