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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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