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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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