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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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