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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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