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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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