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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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