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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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