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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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