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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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