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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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