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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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