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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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