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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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