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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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