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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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