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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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