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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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