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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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