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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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