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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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