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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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