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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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