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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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