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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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