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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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