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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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