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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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