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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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