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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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