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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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