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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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