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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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