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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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