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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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