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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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