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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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