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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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