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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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