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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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