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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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