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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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