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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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