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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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