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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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