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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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