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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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