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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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