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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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