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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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