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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business 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 teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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