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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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