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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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