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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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