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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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