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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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