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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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