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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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