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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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