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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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