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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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