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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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