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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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