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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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