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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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