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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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