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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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