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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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