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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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