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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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