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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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