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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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