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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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