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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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