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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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