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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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