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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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