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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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