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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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