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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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