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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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