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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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