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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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