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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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