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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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