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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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