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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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