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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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