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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key 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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