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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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