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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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