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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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