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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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