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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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