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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online 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 in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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