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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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