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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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