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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key 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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