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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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