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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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