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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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