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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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