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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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