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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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