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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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