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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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