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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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