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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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