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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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