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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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