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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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