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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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