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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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