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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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