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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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