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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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