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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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