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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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