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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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