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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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