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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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