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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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