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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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