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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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