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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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