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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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