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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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