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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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