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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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