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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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