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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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