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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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