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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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