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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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