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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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