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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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