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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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