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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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