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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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