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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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