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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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