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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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