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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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