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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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