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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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