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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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