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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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