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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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