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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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