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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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