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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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