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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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