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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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