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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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