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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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