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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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