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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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