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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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