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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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