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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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