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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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