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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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