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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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