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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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