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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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