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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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