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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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