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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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