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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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