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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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