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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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