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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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