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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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