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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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