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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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