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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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