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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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