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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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