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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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