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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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