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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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