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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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