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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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