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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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