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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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