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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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