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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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