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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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