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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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