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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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