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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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