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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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