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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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