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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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