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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor 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 electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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