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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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