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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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