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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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