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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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