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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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