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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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