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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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