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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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