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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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