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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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