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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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