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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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