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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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