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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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