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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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