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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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