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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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