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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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