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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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