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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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