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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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