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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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