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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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