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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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