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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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