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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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