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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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