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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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