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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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