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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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