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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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