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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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