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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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