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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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