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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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