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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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