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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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