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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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