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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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