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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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