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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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