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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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