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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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