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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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