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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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