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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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