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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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