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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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