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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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