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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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