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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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