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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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