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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models 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 we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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