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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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