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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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