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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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