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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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