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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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