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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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