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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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