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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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