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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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