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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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