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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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