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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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