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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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