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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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