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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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