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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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