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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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