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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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