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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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