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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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