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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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