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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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