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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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