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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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