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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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