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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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