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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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