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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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