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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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