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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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