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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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