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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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