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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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