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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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