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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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