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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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