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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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