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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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