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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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