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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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