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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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