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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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