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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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