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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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