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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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