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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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