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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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