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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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