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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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