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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews 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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