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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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