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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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