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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers 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 massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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