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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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