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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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