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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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