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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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