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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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