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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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