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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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