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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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