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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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