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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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