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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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