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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major 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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