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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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