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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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