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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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