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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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