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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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