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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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