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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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