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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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