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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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