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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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