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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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