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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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