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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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