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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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