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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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