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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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