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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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