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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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