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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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