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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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