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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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