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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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