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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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