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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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