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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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