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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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