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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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