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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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