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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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