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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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