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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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