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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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