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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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