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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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