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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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