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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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