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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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