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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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