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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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