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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores 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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