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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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