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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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