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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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