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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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