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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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